American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals The American Antiquarian Society (A.A.S.) Historical Periodicals provides digital access to more than 6,500 historical publications published between 1684 and 1912. AAS Historical Periodicals documents American life from the Colonial Era through the Civil War and Reconstruction. These specialized collections cover health, women's issues, science, the history of slavery, business and industry, religious issues, culture and the arts, and more.
